{"id":49612,"date":"2025-02-03T20:19:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=49612"},"modified":"2025-02-03T20:19:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:19:36","slug":"apple-fights-against-google-lawsuit-without-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/news\/apple-kaempft-gegen-google-prozess-ohne-erfolg","title":{"rendered":"Apple fights against Google lawsuit \u2013 without success?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple has suffered a setback in its ongoing antitrust case against Google. A US judge has rejected the company's request to stay the proceedings. This means that Apple has little influence over a possible decision that could mean the end of its lucrative search engine deal with Google. The remedy case against Google could result in Apple losing its annual $20 billion contract that secures Google as the default search engine on the iPhone. But why was Apple's request rejected and what happens now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, Apple has earned billions through an agreement with Google that secures the search engine giant's exclusive default position on iPhones. While Apple emphasizes that users are free to choose their search engine, Google has a huge advantage in the market thanks to this default setting. The US Department of Justice officially classified Google as a monopolist in August 2024. Since then, lawsuits have been underway to determine how Google must change its market position. The agreement with Apple is also under discussion. Apple wanted to actively participate in the process to protect its own interests, but was thwarted by Judge Amit Mehta (via MLex<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple's application is rejected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Background of the trial against Google<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The proceedings against Google began in 2020 and ended in August 2024 with the finding that Google has a monopoly-like position in the field of search and advertising. Now the so-called remedy procedure follows, in which it will be decided what measures Google must take to restore competition. One of the possible consequences is the termination of the search engine agreement between Google and Apple. If that happens, Apple would either have to find a new solution for the standard search on the iPhone or choose a completely new search engine partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did Apple want to get involved?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Apple is directly affected by this case. The company earns around $20 billion annually through its agreement with Google. If this deal is overturned, it would have a direct impact on Apple's revenue and possibly also on the user experience on iPhones. Apple argued that as an affected party, it should have a say in the case. The company therefore requested formal participation and a temporary stay of the case in order to better represent its interests. But Judge Mehta saw it differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rejection by Judge Mehta<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The judge rejected Apple's request for an emergency stay within just 24 hours. In his reasoning, he cited several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n